of North Richland Hills, TX
March 12, 1953 - December 14, 2024
On December 14th, 2024, John Collier Stults, Jr., passed away after an extended battle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer. He was born to John Collier and Bernice Stults in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 12, 1953, and passed away in North Richland Hills, Texas.
John was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his sons, Ian and Brennan, daughters-in-law, Sara and Lisa, and four granddaughters, Kaylee, Allison, Eliza, and Violet. He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Debbie.
John attended the United States Air Force Academy where he met his wife and best friend Debbie at church. After 22 years of active duty as a pilot and engineer, he retired to work as a C-130 pilot flight instructor where he shared his passion for flight with young aviators. Beginning with his time in the Air Force, John and Debbie traveled the world, living in the Philippine Islands and West Germany and visiting many countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. After retiring, John put down roots in Sherwood, Arkansas, where he made countless friends at Sylvan Hills Church of Christ and Levy Church of Christ.
John was an avid reader, always having multiple books he was reading at once. He was a kind and caring man who loved to share his passion for learning and reading with his friends and family.
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6 Condolence(s)
Martin Stytz
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Good classmate and friend
Michael Heil
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
John was a friend and my classmate at the United States Air Force Academy. He was kind, professional, intelligent, and caring, a model cadet and Air Force officer. Thank you for your service to our country and our Air Force, John, may you Rest In Peace.
Cynthia Davis
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Sorry for your loss - he was a sweet man - I enjoyed talking to him over the years
Debbie Stults King
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Sorry to hear of John's passing. He was all that you mentioned even as a child, teen, and young man. John was a cousin and brother in Christ. His passing brings mourning to those who remain here but victory for him as a child of God. May time with family as you share precious memories bring peace and comfort.
Marlo Griffin
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
John was a great guy. I will miss my neighbor and friend.
Sincerely,
Marlo
Paula Yvette Atwood
Monday, December 16, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about John. He was such a a nice person and so easy to talk to. I will really miss seeing him ....
My condolences, Paula Atwood